Fortuna residents volunteer as a way to give back to the Alzheimer’s Association
When John Schmidt’s mother, Margie, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he put together a team of professionals, friends and neighbors...
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Fresno resident brings Alzheimer’s information to underserved
Dean Woods returned to her home city of Fresno shortly after her mother passed away with Alzheimer’s. Seeing a need...
Sonora residents encourage you to live your life to the fullest
When Sheri and Blair received Blair’s dementia diagnosis, they refused to accept life was over. The couple sold their home...
Yuba City Walk sponsor engages employees and residents
Summerfield Senior Living is a gold level sponsor for the Yuba City Walk to End Alzheimer’s and a top fundraising...
Sacramento Walker encourages you to know the 10 signs
Karen Funk’s mother, who had Alzheimer’s, had been showing signs of the disease long before they received a diagnosis. The...
Bay Area companies engage in friendly competition for good cause
For the past two years companies across the Bay Area competed to raise the most funds for the Alzheimer’s Association,...
Reno’s top Walk fundraiser shares her tips
Raising more than $5,000 during a global pandemic is no small feat. But Nancy Chontos of Reno has done just...
Staying friends after Alzheimer’s
When people become diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other dementias it’s common for some family, friends or neighbors to pull away....
